Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

In an inspiring evening of celebration, Network Ryde Youth Service proudly recognised the achievements of 16 young people who have successfully completed their Bronze, Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Awards. The award ceremony was held at Network Ryde’s new youth centre ...

A 35-year-old man from Sandown has been arrested on suspicion of failing to provide after crashing a car into the middle of Racecourse Roundabout at Whippingham during the early hours of this morning (Saturday). Police came across a blue Vauxhall ...

There are cancellations on Red Funnel’s hi-speed Red Jet service this morning (Saturday) due to a technical issue on board Red Jet 7. A problem with the gyro compass has forced the cancellation of 9 crossings including the 08:25, 09:35, ...

Further details on plans to give local buses priority at traffic light junctions have been revealed, as a new Bus Service Improvement Plan is approved by the Isle of Wight Council. Council Leader Phil Jordan and 6 of his Cabinet ...

2 Harwoods Division 1 sides - West Wight and Whitecroft & Barton Sports - will be looking to book a place in the quarter finals of the Hampshire Trophy this afternoon (Saturday). West Wight have a home tie against Hampshire ...

In recent years, the concept of extending human life has shifted from being a mere science fiction fantasy to a serious area of scientific investigation. One of the most fascinating methods being explored is biohacking, which includes a wide range ...

According to The World Counts, over 400 million tons of paper are produced annually, and nearly 28 million hectares of forests are cut down or burned, which is one football field of trees lost every second. With that in mind, ...

The Isle of Wight Council is working to find alternative care and support provision for residents of Blackwater Mill Residential Care Home just months after a Care Quality Commission report highlighted concerns over the quality of care provided. It was ...

The Bonchurch Inn has been named as the best pub on the Isle of Wight by national newspaper, The Telegraph. Experts have revealed their list of mustn't-miss pubs across the country which includes the popular Ventnor establishment - known for ...

Hurst, the much-loved Isle of Wight hardware store, is looking to make voluntary redundancies due to rising costs, growth in local competition and wider problems affecting the economy. It's said that the traditional values the firm celebrates in its 166th ...